The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County (BGCM) announced that it will be postponing its biggest fundraiser of the year, A Most Unusual Evening (MUE), in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The event was originally scheduled for March 28th at the Asbury Lanes.
In a letter to supporters, Resource Development Associate Ray stated,
“We know this is a great disappointment to all of you, as MUE has come to be known as Asbury Park’s party of the year. However, we are very pleased to inform you that the event will go on in the fall, so save the date for September 26th! Same amazing venue, same fantastic music, same unusual entertainment.”
A Most Unusual Evening guests will embrace the 1920s theme by dressing “dapper…bootlegger or flapper” as they enjoy an unexpected evening of live music by The Nerds, period entertainment by B-Xtreme, auctions and raffles, dancing, and fantastic food and drinks. The proceeds of the annual event fund programming for nearly 2,000 at-risk children this year.
“When kids are given opportunities and support, their future is limitless. A Most Unusual Evening provides funding for life-changing programs and educational experiences for kids in some of the most difficult circumstances in the county,” said Douglas Eagles, Executive Director of BGCM.
Major sponsors of the event are iStar and Crum & Forster, and the event committee, chaired by Oceanport resident Deirdre Bova, is Joe Baumann, Shamina Dhillon, Bernard Figueroa, Katharine Gibson, Tina Kerekes, Lisi Klus, Min Marino, Michele McGlyn, Lisa Ranucci, Ted Scheffler, Ray, and Kate Wolf.
Questions about the event, as well as sponsorship inquiries, can be directed to Ray at ray@bgcmonmouth.org.
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